Amazing Mexican food! We moved here from US and closest we got to home! Highly suggest…read morereservations! Small dining area. Great margaritas!

Amazing. Really good Mexican food in Cumbria. Wife had seafood burrito was exceptional. I had mixed…read moregrill. Wow bloody fantastic.

We were recommended this restaurant to try by a friend. In the past it was named Mississipi a very…read moreaverage American themed diner . Now it has metamaphorsed into a lovely, elegant diner and bar . The food was great , I had a crab linguine and my companion had a veggie pasta dish . Both were very good , served with some garlic bread and salad on the side. There is a cocktail bar situated at the entrance which has a good selection of beer on draught and wines . We actually were tempted back the following night with a group of friends to see if the standard was the same . Thankfully it was and everyone in the party enjoyed a high standard of food and service .

Excellent food + service! Young waitress Jessica made sure we left happy, full + definately…read morereturning!!!

I am primarily writing this review as a selfish American in the UK who has found a good Mexican…read moreplace and doesnt want it to close. This place does great Mexican food and drinks, so please go here so it will stay open! First, this place is a bit hard to find, but well worth a trip out to Sunderland (there are also other reasons to visit Sunderland, but this is the best one). Stairs lead down to a small restaurant from the main door. It is worth starting out with the homemade tortilla chips and getting a set of salsas. I like some heat in my salsa and some of the hottest ones really dont disappoint. The food here is great and really hits the spot for a Mexican craving. Options include tacos and burritos. We each had a burrito, one pork one chicken. The problem I usually find with UK Mexican is that it isnt well-seasoned enough and generally lacks flavor. The meat and toppings here do not have that issue. The burritos were big and filling. I missed having something on the side, like rice and beans though. That would really clench it for me. As for the drinks, there are tons of great cocktail options like margarits, mojitos, palomas, etc. as well as Mexican beer options like Modelo and Corona.

It kinda sucks ass it made me have food poisoning not worth 50 dollars.service was mean 1 star…read more ambiance was ok.

Fantastic tacos, some of which you're unlikely to find elsewhere (nopal, black pudding, haggis) and…read moregood drinks some of which likewise are rare in the UK like the michelada. Friendly, accommodating, just a genuinely nice place. The desserts are tasty as well, and I'll be going back soon to try the rest of the menu.

This is a great restaurant! The atmosphere and aesthetic is just as good as the food. Some of the…read morefood is spicy but that just depends on how you like your spice. The deserts are great too, personally the churros are my favourite! The nachos are good too, and it is cheap for the quality of the food.

Standard chiquitos really, it's in a good location in the gala complex and it's in-between nandos…read moreand the fat buddah. I used to be a fan of the lunch menu here but it's become very limited now. Can't go wrong with this place for tea as the food is always yummy

Delicious food!! Great service!! I tried the seafood risotto…read moreand my friend had the chicken cheesy sauce plate. Oh my goodness, there was seafood in practically every bite! So much flavor - I don't have enough positive words in my vocabulary to praise this restaurant. My friend said she loved the chicken cheesy plate and it was her first time trying Peruvian food. We both had the pisco sour, on the recommendation from the server. It was also excellent. Quite the hidden gem and I hope more people discover this delicious treat! You will not be disappointed.

Loved the food ,The service was amazing,and the music was outstanding. I highly recommend comeing…read morehere.

We go here when we want a bit of a change. The food's always good and the atmosphere and staff are…read moretops. We've never had a less than great evening here.

We've been a few times, for coffee and for food on a nighttime…read more The coffee during the day is almost unbeatable. Freshly-made as you order it, a decent price and friendly service. We really like the atmosphere, you feel like you are on holiday when you are there. The food on a nighttime is fresh, tasty and also served with obvious care. The staff are very friendly and work hard. Only grumble is that we felt it is over-priced and portions a bit small for what you pay (average price for main dish £8), we wanted more!!!! We are comparing this to what you tend to get when you go for an indian meal. Maybe we are greedy but we did feel that the portions could be more.

After living in Texas for 4 years I've lost hope for a decent burrito tbh... every little thing at…read morethis place starting from old school Mexican lemonades that bring back some good memories, alongside great customer service that always has something pleasant to say... definitely always a place to go for on my Newcastles list...

Zapatista is a fusion between a Subway and Mexican food. You can choose from a wide range of base…read moreMexican foods including burritos, tacos and nachos. You then choose your meat (veggie options including a nice chilli are available) to top your chosen base item. Then the magic happens and you can choose from all sorts of toppings including sour cream, guacamole and a wide range of salsas. I would really recommend this place at lunch, although be prepared to wait in a queue. The burritos are impressive and you will definitely be full after one! Some of the positives include: - Great variety - Friendly staff - Cool Decor Some of the negatives include: - Lack of space - Toppings are slightly overpriced and have noticed an increase in skimping on size I love Mexican food so have waited a few times before reviewing so I can make up my mind - I was unsure wether this place seemed amazing due to the lack of Mexican alternatives in Newcastle. However it is definitely worth a visit!

I'm glad this place has held on through the pandemic. The classic margarita…read moreand burrito were excellent. There are a few things they could do better, but compared to other Mexican wannabes Lobo Rojo was was pretty good. This opinion is coming from a California and Texas gal now in the great UK.

There is a dearth of good Mexican food in the UK, and so I was thrilled when Lobo Rojo opened up…read morerecently! A quick ten minute drive and I was SO pumped to have some of these much-loved flavours again. This place is hoppin', so call to book if you can or come early. We arrived at 530 on Saturday (two adults, one toddler) and it was almost full up - plenty of people just drinking in the bar area and most restaurant tables full. When we walked by on the previous Saturday night at 8, a sign said "No tables," so it does fill to capacity! I got a mocktail - not on the menu, so I can't say what it was, but I was told it had pineapple, raspberry, and vanilla. And I have to say, it was one of the best mocktails I've had (and since I'm pregnant, I'm well-versed in this area). It wasn't sickly sweet - the opposite! It was fruity without being overpowering and actually had a "grown-up" taste without the alcoholic punch. This is rare and was much-appreciated, I really enjoyed it. Next up - chips (I refuse to say crisps in this context) and guacamole, which came out in a flash. The guac tasted fresh and creamy, and the pomegranate seeds dotted throughout were a nice touch. The chips were not Doritos, thank goodness. Not homemade, but they did actually appear to be salted tortilla chips at least, and we were brought more when we needed them. So far so good. Then the tacos, which you order in pairs, and a pair costs about £6. The al pastor was my favourite flavour-wise, although I thought the strips of pork were a little tough and dry. I think of al pastor as being a tender, pulled meat, but with the grilled pineapple and lime crema, I honestly didn't really notice. Also, the 2 year old liked it. Next, the chicken mole tacos - good texture, juicy dark meat, but the mole sauce was a little on the sweet side. And finally the ensenada - a classic fish taco with flaky fish, good breading on it, loaded with cabbage and pico de gallo. Really too many toppings to pick up the thing, but great crunchy texture and I think they nailed the flavours here. These are homemade corn tortillas, they held together nicely, and they are so much better than flour tortillas could dream of being. The frijole fries were good - probably not necessary as we were being total pigs - but you get a huge portion for £5. Bit of false advertising as the "black beans" they were topped with was more of a refried beans, saucy situation, but not bad anyway. Feta and onions added a nice zing and the fries were nice and crisp. We are really keen to go back and try more things. The staff were very friendly, food came out quick for such a busy place, and even if some of the dishes slightly missed the mark, it's leaps and bounds above almost any other Mexican in the area (exception being Chucho's tacos and the late Barrio Comida - I MISS YOU). They totally have all the right flavours, the right combinations, the real ingredients. They either nail it or they are really close, and in this Latin American food desert, that's worth four stars in my book.